Leasing Counsel

Why DLC?
DLC is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and is driven by a strong culture and entrepreneurial foundation. DLC is one of the nation's leading owners and operators of open-air retail shopping centers and has expertise in all facets of commercial real estate. At DLC, our teammates make all the difference and we offer industry-leading training and career development to assure your success.

What We Offer: 

• Compensation and Benefits: 
  • Competitive pay 
  • 401K company match  
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance  
• Work-Life Balance: 
  • Hybrid work model 
  • 20+ paid days off annually 
  • 13+ paid holidays in addition to PTO 
  • Paid parental leave 
• Career Development: 
  • Industry-leading training and development 
  • Open door policy  
  • Industry trade shows and event access 
  • Mentorship program

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and negotiate leases, lease amendments and other related documents (including broker agreements, SNDAs, memorandums of lease, REAs, and access agreements) with national, regional, and local tenants
• Coordinate on lease transactions with Leasing, Construction, Property Management and Accounting
• Provide assistance to VP & Associate General Counsel - Leasing on components of anchor and junior anchor lease deals
• Review and provide comments on other legal documents

Soft Skills/Behaviors:

• Strong communication, negotiation and writing skills
• Detail oriented, intelligent, and organized
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor
• Team player
• High sense of urgency and flexibility

Technical Skills:

• J.D. and admitted to practice in NY
• 5+ years of experience as an attorney in the shopping center and/or retail industry
• Proficient in negotiating leases with national, regional, and local tenants
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Pro

The expected salary for this position is between $160,000 and $210,000. The actual compensation will be based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, market and business considerations and other factors permitted by law.

About DLC:
Founded in 1991, DLC has been one of the nation’s preeminent owners, operators, and managers of shopping centers. Our portfolio includes millions of square feet of attractive retail space and continues to expand as we complete additional acquisitions.